Ashish Ranjan
On the eve of the 74th Republic Day, the Center on Wednesday announced the recipients of the Padma Awards 2023. The awarding of 106 Padma awards, including six Padma Vibhushans, nine Padma Bhushans, and 91 Padma Shri, has been approved by President Droupadi Murmu.
Some of the notable individuals who will receive the Padma Awards include former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Mulayam Singh Yadav (posthumous), former chief minister of Karnataka SM Krishna, architect Balkrishna Doshi, music director and Golden Globe winner MM Keeravani, tabla master Zakir Hussain, renowned investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala (posthumous), and the father of oral rehydration solution (ORS), Dilip Mahalan
Padma Awards 2023 announced
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Late SP patron Mulayam Singh Yadav, musician Zakir Hussain, late ORS pioneer Dilip Mahalanabis and S M Krishna to receive Padma Vibhushan. pic.twitter.com/EAXvFHw3Q9
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There will be nine recipients of the Padma Bhushan, including Deepak Dhar, Kumar Mangalam Birla, and Sudha Murthy. Various disciplines or sectors of endeavour, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, business and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, and civil service, are recognised with awards.
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91 individuals were chosen for the Padma Shri in a variety of professions, including art, social work, science, medicine, literature, education, sports, and public service. Among them are Tula Ram Upreti, a 98-year-old self-sufficient small farmer who practises organic farming using only traditional methods, physician Ratan Chandra Kar, a tribal social worker and leader who has dedicated her life to the betterment of the Siddi community in Gujarat, and physician Hirabai Lobi.
The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). The award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.
The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year. The nomination process is open to the public. Even self-nomination can be made.
